You’re a winner no matter which one you decide to watch.

The 20 best game shows you can stream right now

You’re a winner no matter which one you decide to watch.

May 17, 2026 10:00 a.m. ET

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Alex Trebek on 'Jeopardy!'; Bob Barker on 'The Price Is Right'; a contestant on 'Squid Games: The Challenge'. Credit:

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When bills are piling up and things just aren’t as cheap as they used to be, it helps to be able to watch a show where every episode guarantees someone goes home a winner and everyone has fun. That’s always been the appeal of game shows, and it’s why they remain among the most popular TV genres to this day.

** has dug through the various streaming services to find the best of the best on the game-show circuit, stretching all the way back to the 1950s. Some of them might seem quaint when compared to contemporary incarnations, but they’re all entertaining in their own way. If you let yourself live vicariously through the contestants, you’ll feel like a winner, too.

Here are the 20 best game shows you can stream right now.

You Bet Your Life (1947)

Groucho Marx with Gene Scarliff and Nancy Dunn, who are about to win $6,000.

Groucho Marx was king of the one-liners, a gift that made him a prime candidate to host a game show. That led him to *You Bet Your Life*, a quiz show that was never about who won or lost but about how Groucho played off the contestants. After kicking things off with the same reminder (“Say the secret word and win $100”), he would interview the contestants, find out about their lives, have a few laughs, and start the quiz.

*You Bet Your Life* started on radio in 1947 before making the jump to TV in 1950, where it ran until 1961. It has been revived three times — hosted by Buddy Hackett, Bill Cosby, and Jay Leno — but no other incarnation ran for more than two seasons. You might be able to bet your life, but you just can’t beat Groucho.

Where to watch *You Bet Your Life*: Tubi

I’ve Got a Secret (1952)

'I've Got a Secret' with special guests: a cowboy and a buffalo.

The premise of *I’ve Got a Secret* is a simple one: a quartet of celebrity judges are presented with an individual who has a unique secret. Each judge has 15 seconds to ask questions in order to deduce what it is. If they haven’t guessed after each judge has had two chances, the host reveals the secret.

Everyone from Pete Best to Colonel Sanders appeared on the show, but one of the classic episodes featured a 95-year-old gentleman by the name of Samuel J. Seymour, whose secret was... well, just click and watch. They’re all invariably interesting and also, oddly enough, frequently educational.

Where to watch *I’ve Got a Secret*: Prime Video

The Price Is Right (1956)

Bob Barker at the taping of the 6,000th episode of 'The Price is Right'.

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Although it started in 1956 with host Bill Cullen, it’s fair to say most people became fans of *The Price Is Right* after its 1972 revival with Bob Barker, who famously stayed at the helm until his retirement in 2007. Since then, Drew Carey has been manning the ship.

It’s one of the longest-running game shows ever, but surprisingly little has changed since ’72. Contestants are selected from the studio audience to bid on the retail price of an item; the person who comes closest without going over makes their way to the stage to play a pricing game. Then there’s the showcase showdown, which leads to the grand finale. So many products, so little time to study their value...

Where to watch *The Price is Right* – Barker Era: Prime Video

Where to watch *The Price is Right* – Current Era: Paramount+

Match Game (1962)

'Match Game' still endures, decades after its debut.

Heidi Gutman/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

It’s amazing how the simple act of filling in a blank became one of the more risqué game shows of the ’70s, but that’s what happened with *Match Game*.

It featured two contestants and a panel of six celebrities, with host Gene Rayburn reading a fill-in-the-blank statement — example: “Dumb Dora was so dumb, she made a sandwich with peanut butter and BLANK jelly.” The contestant then reveals their answer before Raymond cycles through the panel to see if anyone matched.

With names like Charles Nelson Reilly, Brett Somers, Betty White, and McLean Stevenson waggling their eyebrows while offering up lascivious responses, the comedy was consistent throughout its run.

In recent years it’s been revived by ABC, with Martin Short hosting.

Where to watch *Match Game*: Peacock

Let’s Make a Deal (1963)

Monty Hall and his costumed contestants on 'Let's Make a Deal'.

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It’s the game show that asks potential contestants, “Are you willing to demean yourself and wear a ridiculous costume in front of millions of viewers if you might take home a prize?” It’s also the game show where contestants happily answered, “Yes, Monty Hall, I surely will!”

It did not, however, start out that way. “When we did our first show, people showed up in business suits and dresses, nice-looking people in the studio audience,” Hall explained. “By about the second week or so, a woman showed up with a sign. One side said, ‘Roses are red, violets are blue, I came here to deal with you,’ I stopped, read the poem, and picked her. The next week, everybody had a sign. Then somebody else had a funny hat, then came costumes.”

Where to watch *Let’s Make a Deal*: Paramount+

Jeopardy! (1964)

The one, the only, Alex Trebek (post-mustache era) on 'Jeopardy!'.

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Now in its 41st season, this game show’s success hinges on a gimmick that requires contestants to provide responses in the form of a question. That’s right: the answer is, “What is *Jeopardy!*?” Originally hosted by Art Fleming, the show was popular enough to score that highest of honors: a “Weird Al” Yankovic parody song.

Of course, it was the syndicated version that kicked off in 1984 that made it a multi-generational favorite. Alex Trebek’s incarnation followed the original mold, with three contestants through two rounds of competition en route to Final Jeopardy. Although many worried Trebek’s death would cause a dip in viewership, the series continues to rack up the ratings with current host (and legendary champion) Ken Jennings.

Where to watch *Jeopardy!*: Hulu

Supermarket Sweep (1965)

'Supermarket Sweep' turns shopping into a spectator sport. Eric McCandless/ABC

Some game shows are geared toward a general audience. For *Supermarket Sweep*, the original demographic aim was undeniable: grocery-shopping housewives. The show tasked three teams of contestants with guessing the retail price of various items you’d find in a grocery store, with the closest guess winning both the item and 15 seconds for Round 2.

In Round 2, a player from each team would go on a shopping spree with whatever time their team had accumulated. The goal was to collect the highest total in groceries, with bonus items worth additional amounts scattered throughout the store.

Details were tweaked for modern versions of the show, but the fun in any and all iterations has revolved squarely around the shopping sprees.

Where to watch *Supermarket Sweep*: Tubi

Hollywood Squares (1966)

A 1980 episode of 'Hollywood Squares'.

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Just as *Match Game* managed to get naughty laughs by having celebrities fill in the blanks, *Hollywood Squares* mined similar comedy with a Q&A format. The difference? These celebrities got to make a joke first, *then *provide a legitimate answer — or some semblance thereof — afterward.

Initially hosted by Peter Marshall, the series featured nine stars situated in boxes that made up a Tic-tac-toe board, with contestants selecting celebs to answer questions. If the celeb gets the question right, the contestant wins the space; if they get it wrong, the opposing player gets the space. The show’s comedy was so popular that it actually spawned an album, *Zingers from the Hollywood Squares*.

Where to watch *Hollywood Squares*: Paramount+

Tattletales (1974)

Celebrity husbands and wives compete on 'Tattletales'.

The idea of pitting celebrities against celebrities was plenty popular by the ’70s. *Tattletales* put a different spin on the concept by having them compete alongside their spouses to determine which couples knew each other best. The original tagline played up the showbiz gossip angle, but some questions were as innocent as, “What was your first date?”

Then again, the pilot asked the wives, “If your husband had the chance to have a second wife from a foreign country, would you pick a geisha girl from Japan, a belly dancer from Morocco, or a fashion model from France?” and the husbands, “How can you tell when your wife is feeling romantic?”

It’s “Celebrities: They’re Just Like Us!” in game-show form, and it’s awesome.

Where to watch *Tattletales*: Prime Video

Wheel of Fortune (1975)

Pat Sajak and Vanna White on their iconic 'Wheel of Fortune' set.

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Arguably one of the greatest things to come out of the ’70s, *Wheel of Fortune* began as a daytime show, evolved into a syndicated series, and grew so popular that it spawned a recurring series of prime-time specials.

Relatively little has changed about the basic format: There’s a word puzzle, and three contestants spin a wheel filled predominantly with dollar amounts; after each spin, they select a consonant or a vowel and try to gradually solve the puzzle.

Older viewers are still bitter they got rid of the shopping round, but the guessing aspect still keeps them coming back even after the departure of longtime host Pat Sajak.

Where to watch *Wheel of Fortune*: Hulu

Family Feud (1976)

Steve Harvey carries on the formidable hosting legacy of 'Family Feud'.

Disney/Christopher Willard

“100 people surveyed, top 5 answers on the board, here’s the question...” How often did viewers hear Richard Dawson utter those words?

Two families, five members apiece, are asked the same question. Each family gets to guess the top answers until they either get them all or accumulate three strikes. At that point, the other family has a chance to steal, provided they can come up with an answer their opponents failed to guess.

The winning team goes to the bonus round. Two family members independently guess the most popular answers to five questions, with the goal of hitting 200 points without duplicating each other’s answers.

The show has survived six different hosts, but is Steve Harvey more iconic than Dawson? Survey says… it’s too close to call.**

Where to watch *Family Feud*: Prime Video

Press Your Luck (1983)

A taping of 'Press Your Luck.' No whammies spotted. Eric McCandless/ABC

If you don’t know the origin of the phrase “no whammies,” you’re obviously not familiar with this show, which was popular during the ‘80s, not to mention more than a little infamous thanks to a gentleman by the name of Michael Larson.

*Press Your Luck* features multiple-choice questions, an opportunity to spin (albeit virtually), and a game board. There are plenty of chances to win big bucks — but if you land on a Whammy, you’ve got big problems.

Yes, there’s an version on ABC, but to find out what all the fuss was about, it’s the original ’80s version you’re after.

Where to watch *Press Your Luck*: Prime Video

Deal or No Deal (2005)

Howie Mandel hosting 'Deal or No Deal'.

When *Survivor* took off in 2000 and the reality TV boom officially began, networks tried to find ways to bring game shows back to primetime. Some worked, like the adaptation of *The Weakest Link*, but there wasn’t a true long-haul smash until the Howie Mandel-hosted *Deal or No Deal*.

The game is rather simple: a contestant has 26 briefcases to choose from, each containing a cash value ranging from $0.01 to $1,000,000. As the game progresses, the contestant is occasionally given an opportunity by “The Banker” to take a cash buyout with which they can walk away, free and clear. Otherwise, they keep guessing at their own financial peril.

Where to watch *Deal or No Deal*: Peacock

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2007)

John Cena and a half-dozen fifth graders he may or may not be smarter than. Nickelodeon

This series is a good way to make kids feel smart and parents feel stupid. That it became a family-viewing phenomenon should come as no surprise.

With questions taken from elementary school textbooks, contestants could win up to $1,000,000. But as any given episode proved, it’s harder than it sounds. Fortunately, contestants had the opportunity to get assists from actual school-age kids.

When asked why he enjoyed hosting, Jeff Foxworthy admitted the biggest appeal was that he got to be funny. “I didn’t have to act like I was Alex Trebek,” he told EW in 2015. “You could kind of bust on people in a nice way, because even if you’re getting them right, you can’t be too proud because 8-year-olds are answering these every day.”

Where to watch *Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?*: Tubi

Wipeout (2008)

A normal thing to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon, or an episode of 'Wipeout'. Jeff Samaripa/TBS

*Wipeout* is the closest thing to a reality show we’ve included here, but it’s so much fun that it *feels *like a game.

Indeed, for all of the physical competitions out there, this is the one that just about everyone watches and says, “Oh, that looks like fun!” They also have a tendency to say, “I could do that,” however, and that’s where most viewers are wrong.

The competition involves running a gigantic obstacle course including such devices as the Sucker Punch, the Sweeper and, of course, the Big Balls. There’s a lot of mud, a lot of water, and a whole lot of hard work required to make it from start to finish. Even if you succeed, you’ve still got the Wipeout Zone in front of you.

Where to watch *Wipeout*: Hulu

Sing On! (2020)

Tituss Burgess hosts 'Sing On'. Netflix

Host Tituss Burgess brings six contestants on stage, all singing the same song. There’s singing, and then there’s singing a song the way it’s *supposed* to be sung. As the five rounds progress, the most accurate singers are saved from elimination, with the lowest scorer of each round heading home.

When it comes to scoring, there’s an additional element: the contestants each vote for who they think should go home. In the final round, the two highest scorers compete for the grand prize; the person with the highest score at the end of round 4 gets to choose the final song for the competition.

With three incarnations available — American, Spanish, and German versions — there are plenty of songs out there for the listening, even if you don’t understand everything that’s being sung.

Where to watch *Sing On!*: Netflix

Is It Cake? (2022)

Baker Liz Marek (or a cake that looks a lot like Liz Marek) makes a 'pile of sweats' cake. Netlfix

It must be said that this has the most ridiculous premise of any game show on this list. The premise and the title are one and the same — It’s the only question contestants have to answer.

In each episode, host Mikey Day arrives, introduces the episode’s hook (for example: items you’d bring to the beach), and has four bakers figure out which item is not real but, in fact, cake. Whoever wins gets to pick which item they have to recreate as a cake.

Once they’ve done so, a trio of celebrity judges pick who made the best and worst cakes of the bunch. Three seasons are currently available, though there are several holiday-themed spinoffs.

Where to watch *Is It Cake?*: Netflix

Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)

Don't worry, no one's getting shot. It's the kinder, gentler version of 'Squid Game'.

Courtesy of Netflix

It’s one thing for a movie or TV show to spawn a board game; in fact, it’s rather common. But this is the rare example of a TV show spawning a game show.

Fortunately, this *Squid Game* doesn’t involve anyone getting killed, but it does involve a heck of a lot of physical strength and strategic prowess. To quote the official press release, “456 people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds from all over the world will be tested in a series of physical and mental challenges. Their goal? To win the biggest cash prize in Netflix television history — $4.56 million!”

Granted, it doesn’t cause quite the same stress as the dramatized Squid Games, but it still leaves viewers chewing their nails down to the quick.

Where to watch *Squid Game: The Challenge*: Netflix

The Floor (2024)

Rob Lowe hosts 'The Floor'.

In this show created by the production company behind *Deal or No Deal*, each contestant has their own unique category. When they’re selected, they pick an opponent from among the other 80 contestants. The loser goes home, the winner gets the loser’s square on the floor, and over the course of 10 weeks, the field gradually shrinks, eventually leading to two final competitors going head to head for the chance to win $250,000.

"What I love about it is it's one of the few shows where entire families are watching together,” host Rob Lowe told EW in 2025. “I have people say, 'My 10-year-old loves *The Floor*.' I have people saying, 'My grandmother loves *The Floor.'* People of all ages, all walks of life, everybody loves playing this game.”

Where to watch *The Floor*: Hulu

The 1% Club (2024)

Patton Oswalt, host of 'The 1% Club'.

Adam Rose/Prime

The idea of a game show that asks questions but doesn’t require contestants to know any sort of trivia seems almost anathema to the very *concept* of game shows. But in *The 1% Club*, it works. That’s because every question simply requires logic, reason, and — *gasp!* — common sense.

Each episode starts with 100 players. They get asked a series of questions, each of which has been answered correctly by a decreasing percentage of the population. The field is eventually whittled down to a mere handful.

If you get a question wrong, you’re out. To win the grand prize, which could be up to $100,000, you’ve got to nail the question that was only answered correctly by 1% of the population. The smarter you are, the more you’ll enjoy the show, so if you don’t keep watching, you’ll look like an idiot.

Where to watch *The 1% Club*: Prime Video

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